Emergency rental assistance program opens Monday in Chatham Co.
Chatham Co. receives $8.7 million grant for rental assistance program By Mariah Congedo | January 29, 2021 at 1:56 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 9:57 AM
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - More help is on the way for families struggling to pay rent and utilities.
For months, Chatham County and various organizations have stepped up to assist people who are impacted by the pandemic. The Chatham County Commission announced Friday that they will receive an $8.7 million grant to help people, who are eligible, financially stay afloat.
Board officials say the grant will first go toward helping people who are at risk of eviction. Folks can also qualify if they make less than 50 percent of the median household income for their city, or who are currently unemployed and who have been unemployed for 90 days prior to applying for assistance.